Revealed: Sagittarius A*. EHT Collaboration/ESO Black holes are among the most profound predictions of Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Originally studied as a mere mathematical consequence of the theory rather than as physically relevant objects, they soon became thought of as generic and sometimes inevitable outcomes of the gravitational collapseContinue Reading
Even before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, western governments – and especially the United States – were providing the country with military aid. This followed Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the conflict which has ranged since then in the Donbas province in the eastContinue Reading
With Finland’s leaders announcing they want the country to join Nato, and all the signs pointing to Sweden doing the same, it is becoming clearer than ever that Vladimir Putin’s attempt to fundamentally restructure the European security order has worked. But it hasn’t worked the way the Russian president envisagedContinue Reading
Review at a glance T he most shocking thing about Gaspar Noé’s new film is that it’s not out to shock. European cinema legends Dario Argento and Françoise Lebrun star as a middle-class couple. An academic (“Lui”/Him) and one-time psychiatrist (“Elle”/Her), live side by side but rarely connect. This isContinue Reading
ARSENAL lost 3-0 in their huge North London derby clash with Tottenham on Thursday night. The Gunners have put themselves under huge pressure heading into the final two games of the season, as they sit just one point above Spurs in the race for a Champions League spot. Meanwhile, ArsenalContinue Reading
This time last week, the world was anxiously awaiting the annual Victory Day celebrations in Russia for a clue as to what Vladimir Putin might be planning for his war in Ukraine. Victory Day, held every year on May 9, is a commemoration of the victory over Nazism in Europe,Continue Reading
Concerns about Catholic ethos at the new National Maternity Hospital (NMH) are “too acute” for the project to proceed at present, the Oireachtas Health Committee has been told. Dr Peter Boylan, the former master of the NMH, also said “it is not credible” that values upheld by the Sisters ofContinue Reading
BOXING legend Floyd Mayweather is set to lace up his gloves once again this weekend… and he’s already planned his celebratory after party. The 50-0 former five-weight world champion faces ex-sparring partner Don Moore on top of a hotel in Dubai. 6 Floyd Mayweather has revealed the venue for hisContinue Reading
Involuntary detention under the Mental Health Act poses ethical challenges. Monkey Business Images | Shutterstock Across the world, compulsory powers are used to detain and treat people deemed to have mental health problems. In the UK, most people experiencing such problems receive treatment voluntarily, in the community. However, at timesContinue Reading
The Swiss city is on a quest to make crypto mainstream with an unusual partnership.Continue Reading
